15 problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
June 4, 2010 [xxx] wmc tv 5 memphis, TN 38104 dear mr. Wise and consumer investigators: walmart is selling recalled tires outlawed by the national highway traffic safety administration and department of transportation. This series was once sold by firestone. This tire is responsible for over 26,000 deaths and $1m in damages etc. Goodyear bought the trademarked series mentioned in the subject line and is selling them only at walmart. This is the same product but different company. The tires specifics are p25570r16. I am preparing to take this step further to get this series removed from the shelves. It is the tires tread, depth, size, height, etc. That did not conform to the federal government's regulations an specificities. Contact me to further discuss this issue via email at [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). Updated ivoq 10/22/10.
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Nhtsa has an ongoing preliminary investigation since July on this issue. This is for 1997-1998 Ford Expeditions, they have already re-called Ford explorers and mountaineers for this problem. No safety defect listed.
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Heavy vibration while driving at speeds over 55 mph, vehicle pulls to the left strongly even after alignment service.
There was no fore-warning of this break in suspension. Without a doubt if I had not just gotten off the highway my sister and I would have been killed in a rollover!!! the dealer would not take a complaint to Ford and gave me a hard time about fixing it since I did not purchase the car in connecticut at their dealership. I paid in cash, they would not use my warranty.
While the vehicle was traveling at speeds in excess of 50 mph front end had severe vibration, and there was a rattling noise. Vehicle had to be stopped before vibration would stop. Dealership has looked at vehicle, but could not determine cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer experiencing problems with excessive wear of the front tires due to a problem with the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the problem.
Driving over 40mph the front end wanders. Driver cannot take eyes off the road for a second because vehicle would go off the road. Please describe details.
While driving the car it pulls sometmes to the left or right, making driving hard.
Vehicle experiences stability problems. Will change lanes or run off the road without oving steering wheel.
Misalignment, causing intermittent vibration.
My front supension was making bad squeaking noise but their is no grease fitting on the driver side so that you can grease it. So I took my vehicle to willoby Ford and they told me that the supension arm or something needed to be replaced. I haven't had it replaced yet. Would it be in my best intrest to wait and see what the gov't find out first?.
Ford explorers just recalled for same failure.